Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Hometown (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hometown, WV is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain postings. The role may involve shift work, weekends, and overnight coverage to support emergency operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or commonly requested.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hometown, WV is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain postings. The role may involve shift work, weekends, and overnight coverage to support emergency operations.